Close to the Border (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2000, Close to the Border is a drama film directed by Rodolfo Durán, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Esteban is a journalist who is escaping to the northern border. In the Buenos Aires of 1978, his life is in danger. The threats after one of his articles in the newspaper and his own inner conflicts push him to run away. But crossing the border is impossible. He comes back to a village near the frontier, where he stays at Father Gabriel's, a priest with ideas and attitudes of mind far from the traditional church. There he will meet Marina and Margarita, who will complete this human group with strong convictions. His stay there will be a definitive experience.
Who’s in it. Close to the Border stars Ulises Dumont as Padre Gabriel, Víctor Laplace as Mario, Claudio Gallardou as Esteban and Leonor Manso as Margarita.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Close to the Border has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close to the Border page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close to the Border tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close to the Border (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close to the Border change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Close to the Border worth watching?
- Close to the Border holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Close to the Border?
- Close to the Border stars Ulises Dumont, Víctor Laplace, Claudio Gallardou and Leonor Manso.
- When was Close to the Border released?
- Close to the Border was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.